Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone. On Hidden Brain, we help you understand your own mind — and the minds of the people around you. (We're routinely rated the #1 science podcast in the United States.) Hosted by veteran science journalist Shankar Vedantam.

It’s the knot you can’t untangle - a problem so unique, it makes you feel alone. But what if you could talk to someone who gets it? On Proxy, we find just the person you were looking for, the person who can help you get a little less stuck. It’s not therapy - it’s emotional investigative journalism™️. Yowei Shaw, former host of Invisibilia, at your service. New cases every other Tuesday.  ---------- Proxy is an independent podcast and we rely on listeners. To support emotional investigative journalism™️ and help the show keep going, consider joining our Patreon. You’ll get ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus interviews. Sign up for our free newsletter Follow us on Instagram: @proxypodcast @yoweishaw Get in touch at proxythepod@gmail.com

Send us a text In this episode, we talk to Prof. Roy Baumeister about the psychology of alcohol use and addiction. We cover topics such as why people drink, the effects of alcohol, the role of emotions such as guilt, and how self-control works. Prof Baumeister is one of the most eminent living psychologists with over 40 books and 700 scientific publications. His book "Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength" (with John Tierney) was a New York Times bestseller. Show notes Sh...

Dive into the transformative power of human rights in economic policymaking! Join us as we talk with leading economists dedicated to fostering equitable growth. Explore how integrating economic policy with human rights can foster just and sustainable societies, and dive into the concept of a Human Rights Economy championed by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk. Tune in for insights that can reshape our world. Learn more about the Human Rights Economy at https://www.ohchr.org. Co-developed by UN System Staff College & the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Unseeable forces control human behavior and shape our ideas, beliefs, and assumptions. Invisibilia—Latin for invisible things—fuses narrative storytelling with science that will make you see your own life differently.

In each episode, we talk with inspiring scientists, thinkers, and other self-actualized individuals who will give you a greater understanding of yourself, others, and the world we live in. Scott Barry Kaufman explores the depths of human potential and tries to get a glimpse into human possibility in every episode.

This is not a safe space. discussing trending dark and controversial side of Psychology

Sometimes all it takes is one little fact or one little piece of wisdom to change your life forever. That's the purpose and the hope of "Something You Should Know." In each episode, host Mike Carruthers interviews top experts in their field to bring you fascinating information and advice to help you save time and money, advance in your career, become wealthy, improve your relationships and help you simply get more out of life. In addition, Mike uncovers and shares short, engaging pieces of "intel" you can use to make your life better - today. Right now.

This is a podcast about deciphering human behavior and understanding why people do the things they do. I, Zach Elwood, talk with people from a wide range of fields about how they make sense of human behavior and psychology. I've talked to jury consultants, interrogation professionals, behavior researchers, sports analysts, professional poker players, to name a few. There are more than 135 episodes, many of them quite good (although some say I'm biased). To learn more, go to PeopleWhoReadPeople.com.

Academic research is gruelling to read through, but strangely binge-worthy once you get into the meat of it. Hence this podcast, which features social scientists on their work. Catch us on Twitter or Instagram at the handle @DTRRHpodcast for updates.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Expanded Programme of Immunization (EPI), a global initiative to get vaccines to every child, everywhere. While much progress has been made over the last 50 years, there is still much more work to be done to ensure equitable access to vaccines for all. In this episode, Qali speaks with immunisation experts to understand what Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) can bring to the challenge of reaching everyone and navigating vaccination in a world still ...

In the thrilling conclusion to our mini‑series with Dr. Don Weiss, we crack open three of New York City’s most chilling public health case files. From the anthrax bioterrorism attacks that rattled a nation to a toddler’s X‑ray that revealed a murderous heavy‑metal plot, to a bacterial “serial killer” hiding in plain sight. All these stories from Dr. Weiss' new book illuminates the fascinating world of epidemiology. References for Our Discussion ◼️ [New Book] Disease Detectives: True Stori...

If you struggle with feeling the need to be productive 24/7 or you’ve used the phrase “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.”, you’re going to want to listen to this episode, where we’re getting into the topic of toxic productivity—the drive to be constantly 'on' and productive, even at the expense of our well-being. We’ll explore what toxic productivity is, why so many of us fall into this trap, and how it can impact our health, happiness, and even our work. Join us as we unpack the signs of toxic produ...

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In this podcast show, Bulat Idrisov talks to the rock stars in the field of public health with the goal to deconstruct guests and gain insights into their career trajectories, life journeys, motivations and more. Fun and cozy conversations pave the way for public health inspirations to others in the field while sparkling provocative questions related to health innovations and the future of human population. https://linktr.ee/Idrisovbu

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Psychoanalyst and author Graeme Daniels speaks about the writings of Avgi Saketopoulou, commenting on her concepts of psychic overwhelm, transgressive play, affirmative and limit consent, in the context of sadomasochistic rituals, with an eye towards how such phenomena emerge in psychoanalytic treatment

Send us a text What if your memory's "flaws" are actually its most powerful features? The startling truth is your memory was never designed to function like a perfect recording—it's a creative, adaptive system built to help you survive and thrive. Those moments when you confidently recall something that never happened exactly as you remember? That's not a glitch—it's your brain doing exactly what it evolved to do. In this fascinating exploration, we unpack why your memories slip, warp...

The only daily paranormal podcast you will ever need! We cover the weirdest of the weird and only the most obscure stories make the cut!